Central Bucks High School East
Public high school in Buckingham, Pennsylvania, United States
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Central Bucks High School East is a public high school serving students in tenth through twelfth grades, one of three high schools in the Central Bucks School District.[2] The school is located in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in Bucks County, adjacent to Holicong Middle School.[3] Its sister schools are Central Bucks High School West and Central Bucks High School South and its feeder schools are Holicong Middle School and Tohickon Middle School.[4] Central Bucks High School East is commonly referred to as CB East or "East."[5]
| Central Bucks High School East | |
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| Location | |
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2804 Holicong Road , United States | |
| Coordinates | 40.339°N 75.056°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1969 |
Principal | Chad Watters |
Teaching staff | 94.30 FTEs[1] |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,374 (2024-2025)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 14.57[1] |
| Colors | Red, White, and Blue |
| Mascot | The Patriot |
| Nickname | CB East |
| Rival | Central Bucks High School West |
| Website | http://cbeast.cbsd.org/ |
As of the 2022–23 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,365 students and 90.31 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.[6] There were 89 students (6.5% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 6 (0.4% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.[7]
Overview
CB East has two feeder middle schools: Holicong Middle School, and a portion of Tohickon Middle School.[4] Prior to the building of Central Bucks High School South, portions of Tamanend Middle School was also a feeder school. CB East has a student population of 1,528, making it the second largest high school in the Central Bucks School District.[6] The school's students follow a block scheduling system in which students take 83-minute classes for one semester, or half of each school year.[8]
The curriculum includes eighteen Advanced Placement courses and honors courses in most disciplines.[9] U.S. News magazine designated Central Bucks High School East as one of the best high schools in the nation.[10] The school has consistently held a 99% graduation rate, with 90% of graduates choosing to further their education.[11] Central Bucks East is also a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.[12]
CB East has undergone several additions and renovations since it was opened in 1969. Just a few years after opening, the school faced overcrowding and a two-story addition was constructed that featured "open space" concept classrooms. In 1997 a new wing of classrooms, a new auxiliary gym, and a new, larger library were added.[13] In 2010 the school, now over 40 years old, began a multimillion-dollar addition and renovation project that would encompass the entire school and take several years to complete. The project included the addition of a new science and technology wing with 14 science labs, several computer labs, and a large filming studio.[14] The main lobby was expanded into a two-story atrium, and almost every space in the building received new flooring, modern, efficient lighting with occupancy sensors, and new Smart Board projection systems. The project was completed in 2013.[15] In 2015, the school's Athletic Facility was reconstructed, consisting of a new football Stadium and bleachers for the East Patriots Team, as well as a new track field and tennis courts.[16] Beginning in the 2019–2020 school year, after a successful pilot at Holicong Middle School, all sophomores and juniors received laptops as a part of the district’s 1:1 initiative for use in the classroom.
Academic record
Athletics
Central Bucks East offers the following sports teams:
Girls: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track (winter and spring), Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball.
Boys: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming/Diving, Track (winter and spring), Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling.
Notable alumni
- Nick Bitsko, 2020 MLB first-round draft pick, Tampa Bay Rays[citation needed]
- Sean Conley, former Physician to the President
- Molly Ephraim,[24] actor, cast member Last Man Standing and A League of Their Own
- Justin Guarini, first runner-up in American Idol Season 1
- Samantha Hoopes, model
- Meghan Schroeder, politician[25]
- Barrett Christy, professional snowboarder, olympian, and X games gold medal winner
- Bryan Scott, former professional football player, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, and Tennessee Titans
- Scott Stankavage, former professional football player, Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins
- Stephen Susco, screenwriter, The Grudge and The Grudge 2
- Brianna Taylor, cast member, The Real World: Hollywood
- Bradley Vierling, former professional football player, Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers
- Chuck Wendig, author and comic book writer
- Lauren Crandall, two time NCAA champion, 2008/2012/2016 Olympic field hockey participant, captain of the 2012 and 2016 Women’s Olympic field hockey team
Notable teachers
- Jeff Harding (Phys. Ed) former NHL hockey player.[citation needed]